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Learning, Teaching & AssessmentLearning and teaching in Society and Environment is grounded in inquiry that is personally relevant, values oriented and action intending. The ultimate intention is to provide teaching and learning opportunities in order that the students develop a more sophisticated understanding of their society and environment and are able to relate this to their personal lives. For students the learning and teaching is directed towards answering the question, “What does this mean to me and to my family, my neighbours, my community?” Consideration needs to be given to selecting resources, identifying relevant knowledge, establishing appropriate contexts, providing relevant learning and teaching strategies and meaningful assessment practices LEARNING AND TEACHINGThis section provides a perspective on learning, teaching and assessment. It builds on the principles of the Learning, Teaching and Assessment in the Overarching Statement. It also should be read in conjunction with the preceding Scope of the Curriculum section to assist in the development of learning and teaching programs which best support students to achieve the Society and Environment outcomes.
ASSESSMENTThis section is consistent with the assessment principles advocated in the Overarching Statement. A significant component of the teaching and learning cycle that informs the learning and teaching process is the monitoring, assessment and evaluation of student performance, including knowledge, skills and values. The main purpose of assessment is to motivate students, to enable realistic goal setting and to provide feedback that will improve the effectiveness of instruction and learning. A comprehensive program of assessment in Society and Environment will take account of the following principles: |